You should have ~1 year of SQL experience, strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.

You will analyze risk data, build dashboards, communicate insights, collaborate with teams, enhance user journeys, identify ineffective controls, and improve processes.

Data

IT & Cybersecurity

United States

New York

Large

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.



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Coinbase

We're building an open financial system for the world.

Technology

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     <p>Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?</p>
     <p>At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.</p>
     <p>To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.</p>
     <p>Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.</p>
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    <p>This is a 12-week internship during summer 2025.</p>
    <p>Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated Fraud Risk Intern to support our Payments Risk Management team. You will play a critical role to help identify and prevent fraud on our critical payment rails. Working closely with risk professionals and product teams, your responsibilities will include ensuring that effective controls are in place while maintaining a strong user experience, monitoring and reporting risks, and contributing to thought leadership to prevent fraud. This role will be based in New York.</p>
    <p>What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):</p>
    <ul>
     <li>Work with internal stakeholders in Product, Data Science, and Engineering to develop and drive forward custom risk management strategies</li>
     <li>Write SQL and build dashboards to detect anomalous behavior, analyze risk trends, and support monitoring</li>
     <li>Synthesize data learnings into compelling stories and communicate them to Payments Risk leadership</li>
     <li>Partner with consumer product teams to improve the user journey without introducing incremental risk</li>
     <li>Proactively identify rules and controls in place that are ineffective, or that have high false positives</li>
     <li>Partner with Customer Experience and Risk Analytics team to implement learnings</li>
     <li>Document and improve processes and procedures</li>
    </ul>
    <p>What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):</p>
    <ul>
     <li>Some proficiency (~1 years) SQL experience</li>
     <li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
     <li>Excellent analytical and investigative skills, and strong curiosity to uncover trends</li>
     <li>Excellent time management and prioritization; enjoy operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li>
    </ul>
    <p>Nice to haves:</p>
    <ul>
     <li>Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a technology or finance related discipline.</li>
     <li>Some proficiency (1+ years) in dashboarding tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) preferred but not required</li>
     <li>Basic knowledge of the crypto economy, or a desire to learn</li>
    </ul>
    <p>Position ID: P62234</p>
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       <p>Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).</p>
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       $30—$30 USD
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     <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Commitment to Equal Opportunity</b></h3>
     <p>Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.</p>
     <p>Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p>
     <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants</b></h3>
     <p>Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined.</p><br>
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   <p>Benefits at Coinbase</p>
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    <li>Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions</li>
    <li>Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period</li>
    <li>Disability and Life Insurance</li>
    <li>401(k) plan with company match</li>
    <li>Wellness Stipend</li>
    <li>Mobile/Internet Reimbursement</li>
    <li>Remote-First Stipend</li>
    <li>Connections Stipend</li>
    <li>Volunteer Time Off</li>
    <li>Fertility Counseling and Benefits</li>
    <li>18 weeks paid Parental Leave</li>
    <li>The option of getting paid in digital currency</li>
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     Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
     At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
     To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
     Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
    
    This is a 12-week internship during summer 2025.
    Coinbase is looking for a highly motivated Fraud Risk Intern to support our Payments Risk Management team. You will play a critical role to help identify and prevent fraud on our critical payment rails. Working closely with risk professionals and product teams, your responsibilities will include ensuring that effective controls are in place while maintaining a strong user experience, monitoring and reporting risks, and contributing to thought leadership to prevent fraud. This role will be based in New York.
    What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
    
     Work with internal stakeholders in Product, Data Science, and Engineering to develop and drive forward custom risk management strategies
     Write SQL and build dashboards to detect anomalous behavior, analyze risk trends, and support monitoring
     Synthesize data learnings into compelling stories and communicate them to Payments Risk leadership
     Partner with consumer product teams to improve the user journey without introducing incremental risk
     Proactively identify rules and controls in place that are ineffective, or that have high false positives
     Partner with Customer Experience and Risk Analytics team to implement learnings
     Document and improve processes and procedures
    
    What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
    
     Some proficiency (~1 years) SQL experience
     Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
     Excellent analytical and investigative skills, and strong curiosity to uncover trends
     Excellent time management and prioritization; enjoy operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
    
    Nice to haves:
    
     Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a technology or finance related discipline.
     Some proficiency (1+ years) in dashboarding tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) preferred but not required
     Basic knowledge of the crypto economy, or a desire to learn
    
    Position ID: P62234
    
     
      
       Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
      
      
       Pay Range:
      
      
       $30—$30 USD
      
     
    
    
      Commitment to Equal Opportunity
     Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
     Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
      Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants
     Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined.
     
    
   
  
 
 
 
  
   Benefits at Coinbase
   
   
    Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
    Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
    Disability and Life Insurance
    401(k) plan with company match
    Wellness Stipend
    Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
    Remote-First Stipend
    Connections Stipend
    Volunteer Time Off
    Fertility Counseling and Benefits
    18 weeks paid Parental Leave
    The option of getting paid in digital currency
   
  
 



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